February 2011 PMID 21252317

Retrieval practice produces more learning than elaborative studying with concept mapping.

Jeffrey D Karpicke, Janell R Blunt

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The overall tone strongly supports the article's conclusion that retrieval practice enhances learning, exemplified by statements like 'Active recall is the best way to study' and references to its broad scientific validation. The tone varies from straightforward support to detailed analysis of methods, showing both agreement and engagement in understanding its educational significance.

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Abstract in brief

  • Retrieval practice, which involves actively recalling information, leads to greater meaningful learning than elaborative studying methods like concept mapping.
  • This advantage was consistent across common science texts and applied to various types of questions, including those requiring comprehension and inference, even when creating concept maps.
  • The results support the idea that retrieval practice boosts learning primarily through retrieval-specific mechanisms, making it a valuable tool for teaching science concepts.

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@acoxstpd · X

An opinion: Tests don't care about how colorful, aesthetic, or complete your notes are. Tests care more about your ability to retrieve information from your brain. Data: Retrieval Practice Produces More Learning than Elaborative Studying with Concept Mapping (J.D. Karpicke) https://t.co/9fAB6nhm0E

May 1, 2020 · 113 likes · 19 shares · 10,042 followers View post →
Gabriela Bailas, PhD
@bibibailas · X

[TÉCNICAS DE APRENDIZAGEM] Irei comentar o estudo “Retrieval Practice Produces More Learning than Elaborative Studying with Concept Mapping” dos pesquisadores na área de psicologia da Universidade de Purdue (Estados Unidos). https://t.co/Qe9BAiRDTg

Sep 1, 2019 · 25 likes · 1 share · 69,803 followers View post →
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@vitorsalmeida_ · X

Reading something and then trying to remember the content, re-read the content, and then remembering again looks more efficient for learning on a deeper level than students using other methods, like mind mapping or just reading N times the exact text. https://t.co/eWTxjtOoJB

Jul 4, 2023 · 12 likes · 3 shares · 1,764 followers View post →
Manuela Casasoli
@manuelacasasoli · X

Mapping as a productive #learning strategy. Not forgetting that "Retrieval Practice Produces More Learning than Elaborative Studying with Concept Mapping": https://t.co/Sty59Nog3b #teaching #TEACHers #education @RetrieveLearn @P_A_Kirschner @MirjamN https://t.co/UeuG7JO1Fo

Apr 6, 2021 · 9 likes · 11,564 followers View post →
Chris Rom
@ChristopherLRom · X

The goals here are 1) to activate “Retrieval Practice” which strengthens learning https://t.co/bniSJ0x48l and 2) to get feedback for me, post-defense.

Oct 26, 2022 · 3 likes · 153 followers View post →
Agnes Wold
@AgnesWold · X

@Samtider @dahbjo Ja, det gör jag https://t.co/DWYbpYhEUV

Apr 27, 2022 · 2 likes · 112,761 followers View post →

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Two different ways of thinking through texts are compared for learning value. ソース: Science https://t.co/XnoBTphCpr

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Karpicke JD, Blunt JR. Retrieval practice produces more learning than elaborative studying with concept mapping. Science. 2011 Feb 11;331(6018):772-5. doi: 10.1126/science.1199327. Epub 2011 Jan 20. PMID: 21252317. https://t.co/MnLEoRBdqm https://t.co/aNQLfFoavK

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Retrieval Practice Produces More Learning than Elaborative Studying with Concept Mapping https://t.co/9C0CcO4vzk

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@sseraphini · X

RT @vitorsalmeida_: Reading something and then trying to remember the content, re-read the content, and then remembering again looks more…

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@ducaswtf · X

RT @vitorsalmeida_: Reading something and then trying to remember the content, re-read the content, and then remembering again looks more…

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@akinncar · X

RT @vitorsalmeida_: Reading something and then trying to remember the content, re-read the content, and then remembering again looks more…

Jul 4, 2023 · 3 shares · 7,031 followers View post →
vitor
@vitorsalmeida_ · X

Reading something and then trying to remember the content, re-read the content, and then remembering again looks more efficient for learning on a deeper level than students using other methods, like mind mapping or just reading N times the exact text. https://t.co/eWTxjtOoJB

Jul 4, 2023 · 12 likes · 3 shares · 1,764 followers View post →
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@jung_gt · X

@SBMost Karpicke and Blunt 2011. Although not mentioned in the title, restudy is one of the comparison groups in their study. We use this data with our students in freshman bio, in the context of experimental design and process of science. https://t.co/z6GF7VOSKq

May 29, 2023 · 2 likes · 838 followers View post →
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@produktifkuy · X

Sumber : https://t.co/PpwujD9tmP Karpicke, J. D., & Blunt, J. R. (2011). Retrieval Practice Produces More Learning than Elaborative Studying with Concept Mapping. Science, 331(6018), 772–775. doi:10.1126/science.1199327

Feb 8, 2023 · 1 like · 6,935 followers View post →
Chris Rom
@ChristopherLRom · X

The goals here are 1) to activate “Retrieval Practice” which strengthens learning https://t.co/bniSJ0x48l and 2) to get feedback for me, post-defense.

Oct 26, 2022 · 3 likes · 153 followers View post →
Agnes Wold
@AgnesWold · X

@Samtider @dahbjo Ja, det gör jag https://t.co/DWYbpYhEUV

Apr 27, 2022 · 2 likes · 112,761 followers View post →
Agnes Wold
@AgnesWold · X

@AndreasJildest2 @dahbjo https://t.co/DWYbpYhEUV

Apr 27, 2022 · 112,761 followers View post →
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@JakubowskiEvid · X

@Cammellus @_zboral To nie jest moje zdanie tylko wnioski z setek badań naukowych :) Przykładowe linki poniżej. To jeden z najlepiej udokumentowanych naukowo efektów w pedagogice i działa od przedszkola po uniwersytet III wieku ;) Niestety mało znane wśród polskich pedagogów https://t.co/kveR296DMY

Mar 25, 2022 · 1 like · 1,604 followers View post →
Marcelo Navarro
@elmarceloali · X

En el estudio "Retrieval practice produces more learning than elaborative studying with concept mapping" realizado en el 2011, un grupo de estudiantes debía aprenderse un texto usando una de cuatro técnicas, para luego evaluar cuanto podían recordar. Esas eran: ⬇️

Feb 1, 2022 · 183 followers View post →
Suldan Abdullahi
@suldan_abdallah · X

Active recall is the best way to study. Evidence

Nov 17, 2021 · 231 followers View post →
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Sep 29, 2021 · 3 shares · 122 followers View post →
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@KSUMSC1 #Med_442 "Retrieval Practice Produces More Learning than Elaborative Studying with Concept Mapping | Science" https://t.co/AYTEEk1mN3

Aug 12, 2021 · 183 followers View post →
Manuela Casasoli
@manuelacasasoli · X

Mapping as a productive #learning strategy. Not forgetting that "Retrieval Practice Produces More Learning than Elaborative Studying with Concept Mapping": https://t.co/Sty59Nog3b #teaching #TEACHers #education @RetrieveLearn @P_A_Kirschner @MirjamN https://t.co/UeuG7JO1Fo

Apr 6, 2021 · 9 likes · 11,564 followers View post →
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@pflbloggen · X

@FrkPernilla @F3Kpilot @SPSMsverige Är det denna artikel som du tänkte på: Karpicke, J. D. & Blunt, J. R. (2011). Retrieval practice produces more learning than elaborative studying with concept mapping. Science, 331, 772-775.

Mar 4, 2021 · 2 likes · 1,061 followers View post →
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Retrieval Practice Produces More Learning than Elaborative Studying with Concept Mapping https://t.co/FmUBgNiMfd

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@96hage · X

科学論文を5分読み、10分、繰り返し読む、コンセプトマップを作る、自由エッセイを書く、1週間後テスト。自由エッセイが内容、応用とも上回る。“Retrieval Practice Produces More Learning than Elaborative Studying with Concept Mapping.” Science, Vol. 331 No. 6015, January 21, 2011.

Jun 1, 2020 · 1 like · 5,767 followers View post →
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RT @acoxstpd: An opinion: Tests don't care about how colorful, aesthetic, or complete your notes are. Tests care more about your ability t…

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@acoxstpd · X

An opinion: Tests don't care about how colorful, aesthetic, or complete your notes are. Tests care more about your ability to retrieve information from your brain. Data: Retrieval Practice Produces More Learning than Elaborative Studying with Concept Mapping (J.D. Karpicke) https://t.co/9fAB6nhm0E

May 1, 2020 · 113 likes · 19 shares · 10,042 followers View post →
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RT @bibibailas: [TÉCNICAS DE APRENDIZAGEM] Irei comentar o estudo “Retrieval Practice Produces More Learning than Elaborative Studying with…

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Gabriela Bailas, PhD
@bibibailas · X

[TÉCNICAS DE APRENDIZAGEM] Irei comentar o estudo “Retrieval Practice Produces More Learning than Elaborative Studying with Concept Mapping” dos pesquisadores na área de psicologia da Universidade de Purdue (Estados Unidos). https://t.co/Qe9BAiRDTg

Sep 1, 2019 · 25 likes · 1 share · 69,803 followers View post →